Separatist tensions in Brazil more often than not come from fringe and ridiculed groups, but comments by a prominent right-wing politician have brought this discussion back to the fore, albeit in sensational terms.Support the show

Separatist tensions in Brazil more often than not come from fringe and ridiculed groups, but comments by a prominent right-wing politician have brought this discussion back to the fore, albeit in sensational terms.<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brazilianreport" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Brazilian separatism?

Almost eight years ago, Brazil suffered its biggest environmental disaster in history, when the Fundão dam in Mariana burst and spilled an untold torrent of toxic sludge into the Rio Doce. Now, a gigantic class-action suit in England seeks proper reparations.Support the show

Almost eight years ago, Brazil suffered its biggest environmental disaster in history, when the Fundão dam in Mariana burst and spilled an untold torrent of toxic sludge into the Rio Doce. Now, a gigantic class-action suit in England seeks proper reparations.<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brazilianreport" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Will justice be served for Mariana?

We speak with Ivi Casagrande, head of performance at Brazil's national women's football team, in an exclusive interview straight from Australia, where she discusses Brazil's World Cup chances, Marta's last dance, and the history of the women's game in Brazil.Support the show

We speak with Ivi Casagrande, head of performance at Brazil's national women's football team, in an exclusive interview straight from Australia, where she discusses Brazil's World Cup chances, Marta's last dance, and the history of the women's game in Brazil.<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brazilianreport" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Bonus Episode: Brazil's shot at World Cup glory

Petrochemical giant Braskem announced that it has reached a settlement with the city of Maceió to pay compensation for the destruction of entire neighborhoods, caused by abusive salt mining by the company.Support the show

Petrochemical giant Braskem announced that it has reached a settlement with the city of Maceió to pay compensation for the destruction of entire neighborhoods, caused by abusive salt mining by the company.<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brazilianreport" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

A city swallowed by the ground

Meta's new social media Threads is already one of Brazil's most downloaded apps. But privacy experts in Brazil are concerned that the new network is less than compliant with the country's data protection laws.Support the show

Meta's new social media Threads is already one of Brazil's most downloaded apps. But privacy experts in Brazil are concerned that the new network is less than compliant with the country's data protection laws. <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brazilianreport" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Threads of concern?

Corruption has become less of a top-of-mind issue in Brazil, but a study from AS/COA and Control Risks suggests the country's anti-corruption tools are stronger with Jair Bolsonaro out of office.Support the show

Corruption has become less of a top-of-mind issue in Brazil, but a study from AS/COA and Control Risks suggests the country's anti-corruption tools are stronger with Jair Bolsonaro out of office. <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brazilianreport" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Better equipped to fight corruption?

The Superior Electoral Court banned Jair Bolsonaro from electoral politics for eight years. But other cases could extend that period.Support the show

The Superior Electoral Court banned Jair Bolsonaro from electoral politics for eight years. But other cases could extend that period.<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brazilianreport" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Bolsonaro banned for good?

Less than a week after issuing a hawkish statement on its latest policy decision, the Central Bank changed its tone, and made markets anticipate imminent interest rate cuts. Show notes.Support the show

Less than a week after issuing a hawkish statement on its latest policy decision, the Central Bank changed its tone, and made markets anticipate imminent interest rate cuts. <a href="https://brazilian.report/podcast/2023/06/28/central-bank-interest-rates/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Show notes.</a><a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brazilianreport" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

The Central Bank's Jekyll & Hyde moment

The EU and Mercosur reached an agreement on a trade deal back in 2019. But since then, nothing much has happened — and the window of opportunity may be closing. Show notes.Support the show

The EU and Mercosur reached an agreement on a trade deal back in 2019. But since then, nothing much has happened — and the window of opportunity may be closing. <a href="https://brazilian.report/podcast/2023/06/21/mercosur-eu-trade-deal-lula/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Show notes.</a> <a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brazilianreport" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Do-or-die moment for Mercosur and the EU?

YouTube’s recommendation algorithm might have been a key weapon for the far-right to firehose public discourse with disinformation.Support the show

YouTube’s recommendation algorithm might have been a key weapon for the far-right to firehose public discourse with disinformation.<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brazilianreport" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

How YouTube helped pollute Brazil's public discourse

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Explaining Brazil

The Jair Bolsonaro administration has submitted a reform proposal of its own. And it is the most ambitious we've seen — or the harshest, depending on how you see it. Will his administration be able to succeed where so many others failed?Support the show

The Jair Bolsonaro administration has submitted a reform proposal of its own. And it is the most ambitious we've seen — or the harshest, depending on how you see it. Will his administration be able to succeed where so many others failed?<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brazilianreport" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

How to reform Brazil's pension system

Skewed facts are probably a well-established part of the agenda in any election campaign. But there’s no denying that social media has accelerated misinformation’s speed and extended its reach. Brazil has 122 million Facebook users, making it the social media giant’s third largest market.Support the show

Skewed facts are probably a well-established part of the agenda in any election campaign. But there’s no denying that social media has accelerated misinformation’s speed and extended its reach. Brazil has 122 million Facebook users, making it the social media giant’s third largest market.<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brazilianreport" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Fake news in Brazil

Brazilians will elect a new president, 27 new governors, 513 congressmen, and over 1,000 state lawmakers. But how exactly do Brazilian elections work?Support the show

Brazilians will elect a new president, 27 new governors, 513 congressmen, and over 1,000 state lawmakers. But how exactly do Brazilian elections work?<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brazilianreport" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

How do elections work in Brazil?

In politics, we usually say a new head of state enjoys a sort of grace period of 100 days. Popular support is still fresh from the campaign, the opposition still doesn't have much ammo against the new administration, and there hasn't been enough time for internal disputes to create unsolvable problems for the government. But, boy, the start of the Jair Bolsonaro administration has been anything but smooth.Support the show

In politics, we usually say a new head of state enjoys a sort of grace period of 100 days. Popular support is still fresh from the campaign, the opposition still doesn't have much ammo against the new administration, and there hasn't been enough time for internal disputes to create unsolvable problems for the government. But, boy, the start of the Jair Bolsonaro administration has been anything but smooth.<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brazilianreport" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Bolsonaro: Crisis Mode ON

In the second episode of our special podcast about Brazil's Constitution, we will talk about the institutional framework created in 1988.Support the show

In the second episode of our special podcast about Brazil's Constitution, we will talk about the institutional framework created in 1988.<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brazilianreport" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Special: Brazilian Constitution #2

In 2013, anthropologist Lilia Schwarcz published a book about race relations. She conducted a poll that revealed 97 percent of those surveyed said they were not racist – but 98 percent said they know someone who is racist. How can a country be racist ‘without’ having racists?Support the show

In 2013, anthropologist Lilia Schwarcz published a book about race relations. She conducted a poll that revealed 97 percent of those surveyed said they were not racist – but 98 percent said they know someone who is racist. How can a country be racist ‘without’ having racists?<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brazilianreport" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Racial inequality in Brazil

Sunday was a day that killed any argument that Brazil's institutions are working properly. Appellate judge Rogério Favreto tried to release former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva from prison at all costs, while the judges who convicted Lula worked tooth and nail to keep him behind bars, despite being on vacation.Support the show

Sunday was a day that killed any argument that Brazil's institutions are working properly. Appellate judge Rogério Favreto tried to release former president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva from prison at all costs, while the judges who convicted Lula worked tooth and nail to keep him behind bars, despite being on vacation.<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brazilianreport" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Brazil's judicial system is a mess right now

Now, eight years after the end of his second term, Lula is in prison, serving a 12-year sentence for passive corruption and money laundering. His Workers' Party suffered major defeats in the 2016 municipal elections, losing in many key municipalities, including their crown jewel - São Paulo. Barring the legal equivalent of a miracle, Lula will not be on the presidential ballot. So, where will the Brazilian left go in 2018 - and beyond?Support the show

Now, eight years after the end of his second term, Lula is in prison, serving a 12-year sentence for passive corruption and money laundering. His Workers' Party suffered major defeats in the 2016 municipal elections, losing in many key municipalities, including their crown jewel - São Paulo. Barring the legal equivalent of a miracle, Lula will not be on the presidential ballot. So, where will the Brazilian left go in 2018 - and beyond?<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brazilianreport" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

What has happened to the Brazilian left?

At the end of November, Brazil's Ministry of Health signed an agreement with leaders of the food and drink industry to reduce the amount of sugar in their products by 144 thousand tonnes by 2022. But is it enough?Support the show

At the end of November, Brazil's Ministry of Health signed an agreement with leaders of the food and drink industry to reduce the amount of sugar in their products by 144 thousand tonnes by 2022. But is it enough?<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brazilianreport" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Brazil's crackdown on sugar

We analyze the reasons for the conservative tsunami that swept Brazil's 2018 election. Three main factors come into play.Support the show

We analyze the reasons for the conservative tsunami that swept Brazil's 2018 election. Three main factors come into play.<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brazilianreport" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Brazil's political system in shatters

On Saturday, April 7th, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva began serving a 12-year-one-month prison sentence. In a span of 8 years, Lula went from the most popular leader in Brazilian history, a man who distributed revenue like no other president and was approved by 80% of Brazilians, to the first former president ever to be put behind bars. What does it mean for Brazil’s already tumultuous political landscape?Support the show

On Saturday, April 7th, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva began serving a 12-year-one-month prison sentence. In a span of 8 years, Lula went from the most popular leader in Brazilian history, a man who distributed revenue like no other president and was approved by 80% of Brazilians, to the first former president ever to be put behind bars. What does it mean for Brazil’s already tumultuous political landscape?<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brazilianreport" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Brazil’s Lula is in jail. What happens now?

This week, the leaders of the five countries meet in the 10th BRICS Summit, in Johannesburg. This summit is taking place at a pivotal time, with Brazil struggling to recover from its worst recession on record, Russia facing accusations of meddling in the American 2016 election, and China waging a trade war with the U.S. We're joined by Oliver Stuenkel, a professor at Fundação Getulio Vargas, Brazil's leading think tank, and author of The BRICS and the Future of Global Order.Support the show

This week, the leaders of the five countries meet in the 10th BRICS Summit, in Johannesburg. This summit is taking place at a pivotal time, with Brazil struggling to recover from its worst recession on record, Russia facing accusations of meddling in the American 2016 election, and China waging a trade war with the U.S. We're joined by Oliver Stuenkel, a professor at Fundação Getulio Vargas, Brazil's leading think tank, and author of The BRICS and the Future of Global Order.<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brazilianreport" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Brazil and the BRICS

In 2018, law enforcement agents in Rio de Janeiro admitted to killing over 1,400 people — mostly in drug-related incidents. That's more than the number for the entire USA. That cannot be considered a success by any standard.Support the show

In 2018, law enforcement agents in Rio de Janeiro admitted to killing over 1,400 people — mostly in drug-related incidents. That's more than the number for the entire USA. That cannot be considered a success by any standard.<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brazilianreport" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Brazil's war on drugs failed. What next?

Jair Bolsonaro will, on January 1st, become Brazil's 38th president. What does his victory mean? And how will his presidency be like? That's what Gustavo Ribeiro, Euan Marshall, and Alana Rizzo (Albright Stonebridge Group) debate.Support the show

Jair Bolsonaro will, on January 1st, become Brazil's 38th president. What does his victory mean? And how will his presidency be like? That's what Gustavo Ribeiro, Euan Marshall, and Alana Rizzo (Albright Stonebridge Group) debate.<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brazilianreport" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Special: Brazil elects Jair Bolsonaro (live podcast)

The race heads to the final days before Brazilians cast their ballots. What are the moves each candidate must make to raise their stock?Support the show

The race heads to the final days before Brazilians cast their ballots. What are the moves each candidate must make to raise their stock?<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brazilianreport" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

The final stretch of Brazil's presidential election

After Jair Bolsonaro's stabbing and the substitution of Lula as the Workers' Party official candidate, Brazil's presidential race has turned another corner. We explain what should happen next. - Part 1: The attack on Jair Bolsonaro - Part 2: Fernando Haddad, the new Lula?Support the show

After Jair Bolsonaro's stabbing and the substitution of Lula as the Workers' Party official candidate, Brazil's presidential race has turned another corner. We explain what should happen next. - Part 1: The attack on Jair Bolsonaro - Part 2: Fernando Haddad, the new Lula?<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brazilianreport" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

A whole new presidential campaign starts now

While 70 percent of the population has access to the Internet, 63 percent still get their news from television, will social media remain this much of a factor as we approach election day? The Brazilian Report talks to Fernando Vega, the Latin American Social Solutions Manager at comScore, a company specialized in gathering and analyzing data about audiences on several media platforms, especially the internet.Support the show

While 70 percent of the population has access to the Internet, 63 percent still get their news from television, will social media remain this much of a factor as we approach election day? The Brazilian Report talks to Fernando Vega, the Latin American Social Solutions Manager at comScore, a company specialized in gathering and analyzing data about audiences on several media platforms, especially the internet.<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brazilianreport" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

The role of social media in Brazilian politics

In the 1990s, the center-right seemed to be Brazil's dominating political force - embodied by the Social Democracy Party (PSDB). Now, many of the party's leaders are either tarnished by corruption or have fallen into irrelevance.Support the show

In the 1990s, the center-right seemed to be Brazil's dominating political force - embodied by the Social Democracy Party (PSDB). Now, many of the party's leaders are either tarnished by corruption or have fallen into irrelevance.<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brazilianreport" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

The downfall of Brazil's center-right

As Brazil prepares to analyze the issue of abortion rights, we talk to the Center of Reproductive Rights about the possible impacts of legalizing abortions in Brazil.Support the show

As Brazil prepares to analyze the issue of abortion rights, we talk to the Center of Reproductive Rights about the possible impacts of legalizing abortions in Brazil.<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brazilianreport" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Abortion rights in Brazil

Venezuela has been haunted by multiple interconnected crises. The country’s inflation is expected to close this year at 679.73 percent. Meanwhile, President Nicolás Maduro has only focused his efforts on keeping himself in power. What does the future hold for Brazil's northern neighbor? We host Rosario Hernandez, a political analyst from Venezuela and a member of the website Young Diplomats, a partner institution of The Brazilian Report.Support the show

Venezuela has been haunted by multiple interconnected crises. The country’s inflation is expected to close this year at 679.73 percent. Meanwhile, President Nicolás Maduro has only focused his efforts on keeping himself in power. What does the future hold for Brazil's northern neighbor? We host Rosario Hernandez, a political analyst from Venezuela and a member of the website Young Diplomats, a partner institution of The Brazilian Report.<a href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/brazilianreport" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

The Venezuelan crisis

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